Monkey Bars are a playground staple. They’re as good at providing a comprehensive upper body workout as they are at inspiring a child’s imagination during playtime (the floor’s made of lava!). But not all Monkey Bars are created equal.

Monkey Bars are one area of a play set where construction quality is especially important for maintaining playtime safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “on public playgrounds, more injuries occur on monkey bars and climbing equipment than on any other equipment.” However, the CDC also states that “playgrounds that are well maintained have fewer risks to children.”